Secondary Teacher - Mathematics (IGCSE)

ExploreWestMY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ExploreWestMY invites applications for a Mathematics teacher to join our Malaysia team. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Education (or relevant subject) and a recognized teaching qualification, with at least three years of classroom experience in secondary education.

The role requires delivering differentiated lessons, using English language effectively, and knowledge of international curricula (e.g., Cambridge/IB).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Education or relevant subject area.
• Recognized teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDT).
• Teaching experience (ideally minimum 3 years).
• Ability to teach across the secondary age and ability range.
• High level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Experience with an international curriculum (e.g. English NC; IB; Cambridge) is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated teaching and learning, setting clear learning intentions and ambitions.
• Know students and context to personalize learning for next steps.
• Maintain and develop schemes of learning aligned to school aims and global context.
• Innovate with teaching strategies and foster a culture of experimentation.
• Demonstrate confidence in learning platforms and ongoing professional learning.
• Set meaningful homework according to school policy.
• Establish a positive classroom climate and manage behaviour according to policies.
• Promote student well-being and safeguarding according to policies.
• Liaise with Learning Support and English Support for individual students.
• Contribute to academic language development within the subject area.
• Provide ongoing formative assessment and timely feedback on progress.
• Use baseline data to measure progress and tailor support.
• Uphold standards of academic integrity and adhere to school practices.
• Provide updates on progress to colleagues and parents as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Education

PGCE/PGDT

Job description

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• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated teaching and learning, setting clear learning intentions and ambitious expectations for students, incorporating key content, skills, and concepts
• Commit to knowing students and our context well, ensuring that learning can be personalized so students can take their own next step in their learning journey
• Maintain and continually develop written schemes of learning, linked to Section and School development aims, which take account of our local and global context
• Continually look for opportunities for innovation, trying new teaching and learning strategies in the classroom, contributing to a culture of experimentation and risk-taking
• Demonstrate confidence in the use of learning platforms and technology, completing ongoing professional learning
• Set meaningful, and appropriately challenging homework, according to school policy
• Establish a positive climate for learning and manage behaviour in the classroom, in line with school policies and practice
• Promote the well-being of students, and proactively safeguard students according to school safeguarding policies and procedures
• Liaise with Learning Support and English Support with regards to individual students where appropriate.
• Take responsibility for the development of academic language within the subject specialism, creating a language-rich learning environment
• Providing ongoing, formative assessment opportunities for students, using a variety of methods, so that timely and regular feedback can be given to students about their progress
• Use baseline data effectively to measure progress for individual students, therefore informing teaching and learning choices and proactively personalizing support
• Utilize practices that promote and model the highest of standards in academic integrity, always adhering to school policies
• Set and mark summative assessments in an accurate and timely manner. Ensure reporting, grading, and moderation practices are to a high standard, working with colleagues and Head of Section to adhere to School and Section practice
• Provide updates on individual progress to professional colleagues and parents as required

Professional expectations

• Take responsibility for safeguarding of children and adults, and uphold health and safety practices
• Contribute to the development of the department
• Be involved in the delivery and organization of special days, festivals, House events, assemblies, special focus Weeks etc
• Contribute to the provision of trips and excursions
• Act as a Homeroom Teacher
• Maintain relevant and purposeful displays in classrooms and public areas which relate to learning
• Provide Extra Curricular Opportunities that meet the needs of our students
• Provide occasional cover for absent colleagues
• Attend Parent meetings throughout the year, providing parents and students with constructive feedback and next steps for learning.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Supervise students as part of a duty rota
• Supervise examinations, ensuring adherence to exam board regulations
• Any other reasonable task assigned by the Head of Section, which may be unique to responsibilities of a specific Section or teaching role
• Any other reasonable task assigned by the Executive Principal
• Positively and constructively contribute to professional learning and collaborative development, and seek ambitious professional development opportunities
• Engage positively with coaching, mentoring, and performance management processes to promote professional growth

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s in Education, or Bachelors in the relevant subject area - Mathematics
• Recognized teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDT)
• Teaching Experience (ideally minimum 3 years)
• Ability to teach across the secondary age and ability range
• High level of proficiency in spoken and written English
• Experience and knowledge of a recognised International curriculum (eg English NC; IB; Cambridge) is required